Grilled Coffee-Rubbed Beef Skewers with Bitter Herb Chimichurri

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-03 · Updated 2026-06-03

Bold coffee and chili-rubbed beef skewers grilled to juicy perfection, served with a vibrant chimichurri sauce featuring bitter herbs to balance the smoky meat. This Latin American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes, ground coffee, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tbsp ground coffee
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup, packed fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup, packed fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
• 1/2 tsp salt for chimichurri
• 2 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp ground coffee, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Rub this spice blend evenly over 1 lb cubed beef sirloin.
2. Step 2: Thread the seasoned beef cubes onto skewers and drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil. Let marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, make the chimichurri by finely chopping 1/2 cup fresh parsley, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, and 2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves. In a bowl, whisk together the herbs with 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1/4 tsp red chili flakes, 1/2 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp water until well combined.
4. Step 4: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the beef skewers for 3-4 minutes per side until a nice crust forms and the beef reaches desired doneness.
5. Step 5: Serve the hot beef skewers topped with the bitter herb chimichurri for a punchy, balanced flavor experience.